Chapter Area Lead (Executive Engineering Manager) DevSecOps

• You have a passion for technology and want to make an impact

• We are high performing engineers making a difference through DevSecOps

• Together we will engineer the digital bank of the future

Do work that matters 

We are building tomorrow’s bank today, which means we need world class engineers to help us modernise and rebuild our legacy monolithic environment.  We want all of our engineers to be an empowered source of ideas that follow the Full Cycle model, where engineers are involved in Design, Build, Change and Run. 

See yourself in our team 

Reporting to the General Manager Engineering Platform, the Executive Engineering Manager is responsible for leading and managing engineering teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business needs. This role involves strategic planning, overseeing engineering initiatives and ensures the alignment of engineering practices with the company's goals and objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Leadership and Management: Provide leadership and direction to the engineering teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. Manage performance and talent processes, supporting career development and progression for team members. 

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement strategic plans for engineering projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Identify and execute strategic directions for technical assets and platforms. 

• Project Oversight: Oversee the development and deployment of high-quality software solutions with comprehensive test coverage. Ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget. 

• Technical Guidance: Provide expert consultancy and technical guidance across projects and delivery teams. Promote industry best practices and standards, including test automation. 

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements. Provide updates to impacted stakeholders on the direction and outcomes of key decisions. 

• Continuous Improvement: Lead continuous improvement initiatives within the engineering teams. Leverage metrics to inform improvement opportunities and seek feedback to enhance effectiveness. 

• Mentorship and Development: Mentor and up-skill other engineering teams. Support the growth and capability of individuals within the engineering chapter. 

• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving within the engineering teams. Encourage brainstorming and collaboration to develop effective solutions. 

We’re interested in hearing from people who:  

• Have experience modern testing frameworks such as BDD (Behavioural Driven Design) / TDD (Test Driven Development) and perform test transformation at large scale. 

• Have experience in Software Engineering and leadership roles. 

• Understand core business and technical strategies. 

• Have a proven track record of delivering high-quality engineering product and services. 

• Possess excellent leadership, management, and mentoring skills. 

• Have the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and team members. 

• Can problem-solve and possess strong analytical skills. 

• Can apply knowledge of industry best practices and standards, including test automation. 

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